4o Trimestre 16 Faru retractable fall arresters PR range, working height protection Protección Laboral 89 The risk of falling to different levels and works in height are two concepts that go hand in hand. The fall at different levels is the main risk faced by workers who work at height. There is no exact de nition of what a fall in height is, the general consideration of 2 meters is extended due to the extrapolation to the rest of cases of two speci c assumptions that are determined in two legal texts, the RD 1627 and RD 486. Any work at height requires the use of fall protection systems. Whenever possible, this should be a system of collective protection. When a collective system is not possible, we will disaggregate the typology and the different systems of protection against individual falls (badly called always fall arrest systems) that quotes UNE 363 standard and we will place the retractile fall arresters within the classi cation of fall protection systems.The UNE-EN 363 standard body harness complemented with a complete compliant with EN 361 standard. The main practical cases, which are not the only ones, where the retractable fall arrest systems offer special operability, are the following: -Horizontal lifelines and anchors in elevated position (inspection of trains, buses, vertical accesses, etc.). -Horizontal lifelines and anchors on roofs. -Con ned spaces, placed under tripods. Faru Retractable fall arrest systems, PR Range The new range of PR retractable fall arresters set a new standard for individual fall protection systems. Its main technical characteristics, which increase its level of safety and operability, are the following: -Available in lengths of 6, 10 and 15 meters. -Suitable for horizontal use with a speci c accessory. views ve fall protection subsystems (in order of priority of use) Retractable fall arresters are housed within fall arrest systems. They are characterized by being able to cushion and stop a fall, reducing the impact force to an impact value always less than 6KN. They have to be -Internal shock damping device. -Connector with visual drop warning. -Rotating connection point that prevents leverage and shear. -Compact size and light weight. -Comfortable thanks to its carrying handle. -Designed to work correctly up to 140 kg load. These fall arrests systems are to be reviewed annually by Faru. To give a greater level of operability, speed and service, the rm has set up a new technical service. Faru Technical Inspection Service Faru has started up a new technical service. Its main task is to drastically shorten the times of annual review and repair of retractable equipment, as well as tripods, rescue winches and other fall protection equipment. “The annual inspections of this type of equipment are fundamental for its correct control and operation. Our basic overhaul services include a complete internal revision of each and every piece as well as its cleaning and lubrication. Similarly, when the occasion requires, our technicians also perform the replacement of worn parts and elements. In addition, we are able to provide service in 2-3 days, in the vast majority of cases, and send back the equipment with their certi cate of appropriateness to be employed for another year, the Faru’s spokesman says. Any work at height requires the use of fall protection systems. Whenever possible, this should be a system of collective protection 63 Updated products